Reflections On An Un-likely Sermon

Over the weekend I had the privlege of attending a wedding in Warsaw. Besides the good food, and the wondering about what my sister's wedding will be like, I heard a most unlikely sermon. The Preacher and The Translator gave a very eloquent message on what Marriage really is. It is not just a union of two people for there whole lives, but a union of two people, broken sinners, who will fail without Christ. The charges to the Bride and Groom were something worth considering. 

The Bride was reminded to be submissive to her husband in all things. The groom was reminded that he is to love his wife like Christ loves us. He is to forget himself, and love her more then he loves himself. Both of them were reminded that without turning to Christ in everything, they will fail.

Now, I feel that this can also apply to those of us who are still single. Be submissive to those in authority. Love those around with self sacraficing love. There is no reason we should wait till our wedding day to put these things into practice. We should start right now, with those around us. With our relationship to Christ. If we can practice that submission and love in our walk with Christ, how much easier will it be in marriage? 

And now the Final Reflection. I can already see that my sister's fiance, though he is already putting these points into practice, took them to heart and was inspired to do even better so he will be the best he can be when there time comes. I feel that when the time comes for them to be together, these points will be clearly seen to everyone around them, an example of Christ's love in living, breathing action.